Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson excluded from England’s Euro 2024 squad

England manager Gareth Southgate has left Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson out of his provisional Euro 2024 squad.

With 26 days to go until their group opener against Serbia, the national team boss has named a 33-strong training squad that has to be cut to a maximum of 26 players by June 7.

Rashford – who has been to the last four major tournaments – and vice-captain Henderson – a veteran of six tournaments – are the most high-profile omissions.

Rashford has struggled for form at Manchester United this season, while Henderson, 33, joined Ajax in January after a short spell at Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq, who he joined from Liverpool last summer.

Raheem Sterling’s absence from the long list is less surprising, with Chelsea teammates Ben Chilwell, Reece James and Levi Colwill also omitted.

Luke Shaw has been included despite being out since February, with Harry Kane, Harry Maguire, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka also selected despite recent injury concerns.

The training group includes a number of uncapped players. Liverpool youngsters Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah have been included for the first time, while there is a first call-up for Adam Wharton.

The Crystal Palace midfielder is joined in the squad by teammates Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Dean Henderson.

Uncapped Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford have both been included after taking part in the senior camp for the first time in March.

Kobbie Mainoo, 19, is the youngest member of the squad, having impressed on his maiden call-up in March. Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins have both been included on the long list.

Southgate said: “These are difficult calls, you are talking about players who are very good players who have